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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,902.92, 351,775.06 and 140,190.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,902.92, 351,775.06 and 140,190.43 is: 193,467.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,902.92 : 351,775.06 = 140,190.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,902.92/351,775.06 = 140,190.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,902.92x = 351,775.06 × 140,190.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,902.92x = 49,315,496,924.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,315,496,924.68/254,902.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193,467.76

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